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Bubba’s Crab Stew

Bubba’s Crab Stew: Dive into Creamy Southern Comfort

Bubba’s Crab Stew is a creamy southern comfort food packed with crab and fresh vegetables, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 medium Fennel substitute with leeks if desired
  • 2 stalks Celery no substitutions needed
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion yellow offers the best balance
  • 4 tablespoons Butter can be swapped with olive oil
For the Thickening Agent
  • ½ cup Self-Rising Flour regular flour can be used with baking powder
For the Flavor Base
  • 4 cups Crab Base seafood bouillon can be a substitute
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream half-and-half can replace it
  • ½ cup Cooking Sherry white wine can also serve as a replacement
  • 1 cup Half and Half can substitute with milk
  • 1 cup Whole Milk opt for non-dairy milk for a dairy-free twist
For the Star Ingredient
  • 1 pound Crab Meat fresh is ideal, canned or frozen can also be used
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Serving
  • 1 loaf Crusty Bread perfect for dipping
  • to taste Fresh Herbs dill or parsley are great choices

Equipment

  • large saucepan
  • Food processor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Finely chop the fennel, celery, and yellow onion using a food processor.
  2. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter and sauté the chopped vegetables for 5-7 minutes until soft.
  3. Stir in ½ cup of self-rising flour into the vegetables and cook for 8-10 minutes.
  4. Gradually pour in 4 cups of crab base, 1 cup of heavy cream, ½ cup of cooking sherry, 1 cup of half-and-half, and 1 cup of whole milk.
  5. Reduce heat to low and let the stew simmer for 8-10 minutes.
  6. Fold in 1 pound of crab meat and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Timing is key to avoid overcooking the crab meat. Adjust consistency with additional milk if needed. Store leftovers properly for best results.

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